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The Bahamas’ Fowl Cay is a private island with 6 unique villas spread across a private 50-acre retreat in the secluded chain of the Exumas Islands. No neighboring hotels, no passing ships, no crowds -- just you and a new kind of wilderness.9601280

The Bahamas’ Fowl Cay is a private island with 6 unique villas spread across a private 50-acre retreat in the secluded chain of the Exumas Islands. No neighboring hotels, no passing ships, no crowds -- just you and a new kind of wilderness.

Ocean City, MD

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Locals and vacationers alike take a lot of pride in Ocean City, MD. In fact, its boardwalk was named one of the best in America by USA Today.9601280

Locals and vacationers alike take a lot of pride in Ocean City, MD. In fact, its boardwalk was named one of the best in America by USA Today.

Ocean City, MD

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In Maryland, Ocean City’s classic boardwalk has everything -- from french fries to funnel cake, arcades to amusement parks, it’s all here.9601280

In Maryland, Ocean City’s classic boardwalk has everything -- from french fries to funnel cake, arcades to amusement parks, it’s all here.

Hamptons, NY

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It doesn’t get much better than a beachside clambake in the Hamptons.9601280

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Introduced in 1946, the Aloha Festival in Oahu has become the largest Hawaiian cultural celebration in the United States.9601280

Introduced in 1946, the Aloha Festival in Oahu has become the largest Hawaiian cultural celebration in the United States.

The Aloha Festival

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The Aloha Festival showcases Hawaiian music, dance and history -- all in the hopes of keeping these unique traditions alive.9601280

The Aloha Festival showcases Hawaiian music, dance and history -- all in the hopes of keeping these unique traditions alive.

The Old Lahaina Luau

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The Old Lahaina Luau is considered the best luau on Maui, perhaps because it stays true to the traditions of Hawaii’s history.9601280

The Old Lahaina Luau is considered the best luau on Maui, perhaps because it stays true to the traditions of Hawaii’s history.

Old Lahaina Luau

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At the Old Lahaina Luau, expect delicious food, classic Hawaiian music and a variety of hula styles, including kahiko, an ancient way of communicating with the gods. Just don’t expect to see fire dancers -- they aren't considered traditional.9601280

At the Old Lahaina Luau, expect delicious food, classic Hawaiian music and a variety of hula styles, including kahiko, an ancient way of communicating with the gods. Just don’t expect to see fire dancers -- they aren't considered traditional.

Fowl Cay Resort

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Visitors to Fowl Cay Resort can take an excursion to Compass Cay for the chance to swim with nurse sharks.9601280

Visitors to Fowl Cay Resort can take an excursion to Compass Cay for the chance to swim with nurse sharks.

Four Seasons Resort in Maui

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The adults-only “serenity pool” at the Four Seasons Resort in Maui offers an array of swim-up bars -- if the bubble lounge and panoramic views aren’t enough to relax you.9601280

The adults-only “serenity pool” at the Four Seasons Resort in Maui offers an array of swim-up bars -- if the bubble lounge and panoramic views aren’t enough to relax you.

Old Lahaina Luau

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A traditional seafood dish served at the Old Lahaina Luau.9601280

A traditional seafood dish served at the Old Lahaina Luau.

Wolfgang Puck’s Spago

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Wolfgang Puck’s Spago is one of 3 fine-dining options at the Four Seasons Resort in Maui.9601280

Wolfgang Puck’s Spago is one of 3 fine-dining options at the Four Seasons Resort in Maui.

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Anne V makes her 10th Swimsuit Edition appearance with her shoot in Brazil.9601280

Anne V makes her 10th Swimsuit Edition appearance with her shoot in Brazil.

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Valerie Van der Graaf in Brazil

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While Valerie Van der Graaf may appear to be wandering the desert, she’s actually posing in Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses. A visit to this surreal spot has been said to feel like entering a Salvador Dali painting. 9601280

While Valerie Van der Graaf may appear to be wandering the desert, she’s actually posing in Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses. A visit to this surreal spot has been said to feel like entering a Salvador Dali painting.

Raphael Mazzucco

Sara Sampaio in Cape May, NJ

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Sara Sampaio shoots a spread on the Jersey Shore in Cape May, the oldest seaside resort town in the US. 9601280

Sara Sampaio shoots a spread on the Jersey Shore in Cape May, the oldest seaside resort town in the US.

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Nina Agdal in the Cook Islands

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Nina Agdal, who got to be on the cover of the 50th anniversary issue of the Swimsuit Edition, was photographed in the Cook Islands, an archipelago of 15 islands in Polynesia about 2,000 miles northeast of New Zealand.9601280

Nina Agdal, who got to be on the cover of the 50th anniversary issue of the Swimsuit Edition, was photographed in the Cook Islands, an archipelago of 15 islands in Polynesia about 2,000 miles northeast of New Zealand.

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Lily Aldridge in Aitutaki

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Lily Aldridge poses in Aitutaki, the second-most visited island of the Cook Islands with a population of only 2,000 people.9601280

Lily Aldridge poses in Aitutaki, the second-most visited island of the Cook Islands with a population of only 2,000 people.

James Macari

Hannah Ferguson in St. Lucia

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Home to Sugar Beach, as well as lush rainforests, St. Lucia was Hannah Ferguson’s playground during her shoot for the Swimsuit Edition.9601280

Home to Sugar Beach, as well as lush rainforests, St. Lucia was Hannah Ferguson’s playground during her shoot for the Swimsuit Edition.

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Marloes Horst in Nosy Be, Madagascar

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Marloes Horst strikes a pose in Nosy Be, Madagascar’s busiest tourist destination. This island is known for its lemur-filled beaches and volcanic lakes.9601280

Marloes Horst strikes a pose in Nosy Be, Madagascar’s busiest tourist destination. This island is known for its lemur-filled beaches and volcanic lakes.

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Lauren Mellor in St. Lucia

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While working in St. Lucia, Lauren Mellor, along with the other models, got to stay at The Residences at Sugar Beach, a sugar plantation that just underwent a $100 million renovation.9601280

While working in St. Lucia, Lauren Mellor, along with the other models, got to stay at The Residences at Sugar Beach, a sugar plantation that just underwent a $100 million renovation.

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Kate Upton in zero gravity

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Kate Upton floats in zero gravity on the ZERO-G plane at the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, FL, a short distance away from Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. 9601280

Kate Upton floats in zero gravity on the ZERO-G plane at the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, FL, a short distance away from Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach.

South Padre Island, TX

South Padre Island, located off the coast of Texas, is one of America’s hottest spring break destinations. 9601280

South Padre Island, located off the coast of Texas, is one of America’s hottest spring break destinations.

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Isla Blanca Park, South Padre Island

Isla Blanca Park, South Padre Island

Located on the southern tip of South Padre Island, Isla Blanca Park is a great beachfront campsite with more than 1 mile of clean, white-sand beach on the Gulf Coast of Mexico. 9601280

Located on the southern tip of South Padre Island, Isla Blanca Park is a great beachfront campsite with more than 1 mile of clean, white-sand beach on the Gulf Coast of Mexico.

Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, South Padre Island

Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, South Padre Island

Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, a 15-acre waterpark located on South Padre Island, hosts Ultimate Music Experience (UME) Spring Break. This 3-day music festival is popular amongst spring breakers who enjoy electronic dance music. 9601280

Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, a 15-acre waterpark located on South Padre Island, hosts Ultimate Music Experience (UME) Spring Break. This 3-day music festival is popular amongst spring breakers who enjoy electronic dance music.

Louie's Backyard, South Padre Island

Louie's Backyard, South Padre Island

A crowd of people line up outside Louie’s Backyard, the largest bay front club on South Padre Island. For the last 35 years, Louie’s Backyard has been the place to visit for entertainment after the sun goes down. 9601280

A crowd of people line up outside Louie’s Backyard, the largest bay front club on South Padre Island. For the last 35 years, Louie’s Backyard has been the place to visit for entertainment after the sun goes down.

Louie's Backyard, South Padre Island

Holiday Inn Resort, Panama City Beach

Holiday Inn Resort, Panama City Beach

The Holiday Inn Resort is the No. 1 hotel for spring break in Panama City Beach. More than 250,000 people enjoy beachfront access and a variety of daylong activities and entertainment. 9601280

The Holiday Inn Resort is the No. 1 hotel for spring break in Panama City Beach. More than 250,000 people enjoy beachfront access and a variety of daylong activities and entertainment.

Club La Vela, Panama City Beach

Club La Vela, Panama City Beach

Located on Panama City Beach, Club La Vela is the largest nightclub in the US and it has it all. Experience the ultimate party in the Club’s multi-level theme rooms, the rock arena for live entertainment or party on the deck of the beachfront pool. 9601280

Located on Panama City Beach, Club La Vela is the largest nightclub in the US and it has it all. Experience the ultimate party in the Club’s multi-level theme rooms, the rock arena for live entertainment or party on the deck of the beachfront pool.

California Cycles, Panama City Beach

California Cycles, Panama City Beach

Spring breakers and visitors alike can rent one of California Cycles’ scooters, mopeds or bikes to experience and explore Panama City Beach. 9601280

Spring breakers and visitors alike can rent one of California Cycles’ scooters, mopeds or bikes to experience and explore Panama City Beach.

Panama City Beach, FL

Panama City Beach, FL

Located on the Gulf Coast of Mexico, Panama City Beach is known as the “Spring Break Capital of the World.” The city’s white-sand beaches and variety of entertainment attracts more than a half a million spring breakers each year. 9601280

Located on the Gulf Coast of Mexico, Panama City Beach is known as the “Spring Break Capital of the World.” The city’s white-sand beaches and variety of entertainment attracts more than a half a million spring breakers each year.